Willingly

Written by Jacob Ibrag

I reached for the flames, willingly. I

knew the repercussions and reached anyway.

Third degree burns through the layer of my skin.

Third degree burns feel different than I imagined. I

scream at first and live through the pain. I clasp

my hands and marry my own existence.

Photo by Feliphe Schiarolli

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